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I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it.

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Sportswriter (@hbcusports.bsky.social). Music podcaster (@onthegrooveline.bsky.social). Random thought artist.

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I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it. @christhewriter.bsky.social · 26d

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I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it. @christhewriter.bsky.social · 1h

It'll always blow my mind how massive Yao is compared to one of the most massive people ever.

NBA @nba.com · 1h

NBA royalty taking in the NBA China Games 👑

SHAQ 🤝 YAO

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I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it. @christhewriter.bsky.social · 1h

First full week of 12-3-30 in the books.

A picture of a treadmill with time, distance, and calories burned.

A screenshot of Spotify streaming "Set It Off" by Strafe.

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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 3h

It's Philly Friday!

Today, we look back at MFSB's cover Diana Ross' pop hit "Touch Me In The Morning."

We talk about the differences in the arrangement, the performance and how MFSB's version predicted what was to come later on the 70s. #MusicSky

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Touch Me In The Morning by MFSB: Diana Ross' big hit gets the Philly Soul touch

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I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it. @christhewriter.bsky.social · 11h

a woman is holding a piece of food in her hand and eating it .

ALT: a woman is holding a piece of food in her hand and eating it .

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I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it. @christhewriter.bsky.social · 11h

We need to bring that back, honestly.

Hard to type and [redacted] at the same time.

Snack Queen @auntiebaecc.blacksky.app · 11h

Do people still phone bone?

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I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it. @christhewriter.bsky.social · 12h

Orion Kerkering was never ready for the big time. Dombrowski should've gotten more help after Alvarado got popped.

And the offense is still not off the hook for three pathetic postseason series in a row.

I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it. @christhewriter.bsky.social · 12h

So is Dave Dombrowski gonna answer for this shit soup roster he put together or nah?

I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it. @christhewriter.bsky.social · 12h

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I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it. @christhewriter.bsky.social · 13h

Your girl look like Ruben Sierra

Wikipedia Brown @theycallhimbfg.bsky.social · 13h

Your girl look like Geraldo Rivera

I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it. @christhewriter.bsky.social · 13h

I'm still here with this, man. Incredible.

A'ja Wilson is inevitable, undeniable, unfadeable.

Steve Jones @stevejones20.bsky.social · 1d

WHAT A SHOT FROM A'JA WILSON

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I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it. @christhewriter.bsky.social · 15h

70s covers are fun to listen to.

Getting myself ready for this new episode on the music pod and listening to the original and the cover back-to-back, I can hear the differences in interpretation.

I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it. @christhewriter.bsky.social · 15h

He came to my summer basketball camp as a kid. Told us the story of how his leg literally snapped at the shin and we all cringed.

HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 15h

Bonus Hollander POTD Rocket Rod Foster. Speedy UCLA PG was drafted 28th in 83 by PHO. Played 3 years as a backup peaking at 9 ppg in 84-85. Career ended in 86 after breaking his leg in a car crash. Coached after retirement as a player.

I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it. @christhewriter.bsky.social · 17h

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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 21h

The Blackbyrds' landmark "City Life" album turns 50 next month and earlier this summer, our first official guest was Keith Killgo, co-founder of the band!

Check out his memories of the Blackbyrds' best days, how the band has a loyal following today and more #MusicSky

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Keith Killgo of The Blackbyrds is On The Groove Line!

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I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it. @christhewriter.bsky.social · 21h

Good stuff!

I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it. @christhewriter.bsky.social · 22h

No bills lol

nai THEE corpse bride 🦋 @astoldbynai.blacksky.app · 23h

13. What is something from childhood you didn't appreciate until you became an adult?

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I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it. @christhewriter.bsky.social · 22h

It's crazy, but two events happened a good nine months apart.

Dudes ran up in a barbershop looking for this dude, killed him AND a 5-year old boy who had nothing to do with it.

Then of course, 9-11.

nai THEE corpse bride 🦋 @astoldbynai.blacksky.app · 23h

11. What was the first event that disproved your childhood belief that the world is a safe place?

I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it. @christhewriter.bsky.social · 22h

The music, really. Coming of age in the 90s with that soundtrack was special.

nai THEE corpse bride 🦋 @astoldbynai.blacksky.app · 23h

4. What do you miss the most about your childhood?

I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it. @christhewriter.bsky.social · 22h

Sega Genesis lol

nai THEE corpse bride 🦋 @astoldbynai.blacksky.app · 23h

1. Without telling me your age, what was popular around your childhood?

I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it. @christhewriter.bsky.social · 23h

This is one of those broken clock situations lol...she realizes she's a woman in a party that hates women, but she still hates Blacks, poors and the LGBTQ community even more.

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Author DL White @booksbydlwhite.com · 23h

Calculated Risk is a #blackromance about a man rebuilding his life, a woman reclaiming her confidence, and the love that meets them in the middle.

Read it now in Kindle Unlimited, or grab your copy in print and author-narrated audio wherever you read or listen-

booksbydlwhite.com/calculatedrisk

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Author DL White @booksbydlwhite.com · 23h

“I’ve got this group here. Today, they started asking about life skills--they want advice on money management and…I feel uncomfortable advising anyone on the subject of money.”

“You did your time. Nothing in your case file says you can’t tell kids how to open a checking account.”

#BlackBooksky

A man wearing a baseball cap and glasses reclines in a leather chair, reading a Johnny Cash magazine. Text overlay reads, “When the reformed bad boy teaches you that second chances aren’t just for him.” Below, it says, “Calculated Risk is now available in eBook, print or audio,” alongside an image of the book cover with headphones. The bottom text reads, “booksbydlwhite.com/calculatedrisk.”

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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 23h

Rod Temperton was born 76 years ago today.

We have an episode for him, of course.

Our @christhewriter.bsky.social was joined by @rollupsonny.blacksky.app to discuss Rod's songwriting genius, check it out! #MusicSky

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What made Rod Temperton a great songwriter featuring Sonny Blowdro

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I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it. @christhewriter.bsky.social · 23h

#FearTheSnackQueen

I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it. @christhewriter.bsky.social · 23h

We* lol